A charmingly cheeky solo debut from the La Clique show-stopper.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Le Gateau Chocolat – the outrageous, larger-than-life operatic diva with a penchant for lycra… and an exquisite baritone voice.

TOP 10 CABARET ACT AND COVER STAR OF TIME OUT.

‘The biggest voice in town. We love Le Gateau Chocolat's powerhouse baritone, his megawatt grin... Global domination awaits!’ Time Out

Prepare yourselves Edinburgh because Le Gateau has jam-packed his oversized suitcases with 160 pounds of drag and is ready to unleash a delectable confection of mesmerising songs on his unsuspecting audience.

Dabbling in the dark arts of pop, jazz and musical theatre, this opera-loving maestro will carry his audience from Bassey to Radiohead, infusing the stories of these songs with his own.

‘Treasures of untold riches await the persons brave enough to watch’ LA Times

Nothing is as you’d expect, but you can count on a whirlwind of endless costume changes, a healthy dose of honesty, and a collective show-stopping climax like no other.

This is an emotional kaleidoscope of a journey through the life of this Nigerian-born London boy with a law degree and a big heart who against all odds, discovered opera, lycra, drag…. and just the right amount of assholism.

‘Incredibly heart-warming and genuine… This is one emotional rollercoaster you’ll want to ride!’ Rip It Up (Australia)

Having performed at prestigious venues around the world including London's Royal Opera House and the Copenhagen Opera House, Le Gateau is delighted to make his solo Edinburgh debut at Assembly’s latest hotspot.

‘No performance could ask for more. If you miss Le Gateau Chocolat, you miss the very best of cabaret and solo-performance, and you miss the opportunity to scream in delight and be moved by his passion... a voice of amazing beauty and versatility, sprinkled with sequins, curly wigs, fabulous make-up, then zipped-up in lycra.’ Australian Stage

From the Tate Britain to T-Mobile ads, alternative Miss Ireland competitions, The Paul O’Grady Show and back again, Le Gateau has delighted them all – so go on, treat yourselves to a scrumptious slice of Gateau.

BOSCO

Assembly George Square

21:15 (22.15)

5 – 28 August. Preview 5th August

No show Mondays

Preview £8

7, 9-11, 14, 16-18, 21, 23-25, 27 & 28 August £12 (£11); 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 August £14 (£13)